Security fatigue leads many to distrust personal data protection, can you blame them?

20 percent of Americans suffer from security fatigue and don’t trust anyone to protect their personal data. As a result, some people feel they need to take matters into their own hands or at least work with organizations that give them a greater sense … Continue reading Security fatigue leads many to distrust personal data protection, can you blame them?

Is there a security risk in using the same profile picture on different sites?

Well, the title basically says it.

I’d suppose that using the same profile picture on unrelated sites would allow anyone to do a quick Google image search and therefore associate the profiles with each other, at least on those sites where… Continue reading Is there a security risk in using the same profile picture on different sites?

Three Romanians plead guilty in multi-million dollar “vishing and smishing” scheme

A hacking trio based in Romania has pleaded guilty to charges brought by U.S. authorities after being caught siphoning cash from unwary Americans. The three now await sentencing. Between 2011 and 2014, three Romanian hackers working from their home cou… Continue reading Three Romanians plead guilty in multi-million dollar “vishing and smishing” scheme

Stranger Danger: X-Force Red Finds 19 Vulnerabilities in Visitor Management Systems

Two X-Force Red interns discovered 19 previously undisclosed vulnerabilities across five popular visitor management systems that could enable attackers to establish a foothold on corporate networks.

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E-mail confirmation for a WU payment I didn’t make, to company I don’t know, from someone else’s card, under someone else’s name

This might be a loose fit here, but since it’s related to online identity security I’m hoping it’s relevant.

Earlier this month, I received a message from Western Union. The headers confirm it’s from them at westernunion.com… Continue reading E-mail confirmation for a WU payment I didn’t make, to company I don’t know, from someone else’s card, under someone else’s name

Romance Can Be Costly If You Fall for These Scams

Roses are red, violets are blue, if you’re not careful, cybercriminals will take your money. OK. It admittedly lost a little something at the end there. I felt that making my point was more important than ensuring it rhymes. Today is Valentine&#8… Continue reading Romance Can Be Costly If You Fall for These Scams